A jazz style upper of stong, soft leather combined with a full leather sole make this a strong stable tap shoe Capezio®'s "Xtreme" oxford style leather tap shoe features a non-slip heel counter, a full box toe and a velvet-soft suede lining that provides moisture and bacteria control. The shock absorbent sole includes a scored rubber sole patch for better traction. TeleTone® toe and heel taps are mounted on a spring steel sound board to increase resonance and to create the superior "Xtreme" sound.